Outdoor Swimmer Newsletter – How to prepare for an open water swim when you can only access a pool

Published: Wed, 04/05/17

Big news last week, as Donald Trump announced his intention to swim the English Channel. Unfortunately the news broke on 1 April... If you didn't see the story on our Facebook page have a read here. Shame it wasn't true.

Away from international politics, we are running our own campaign – to clean up our local outdoor swimming spots. Join the Outdoor Swimmer Spring Clean to help make swimming outdoors better for everyone.

Enjoy the newsletter and happy swimming.

Jonathan Cowie

Editor, Outdoor Swimmer Magazine

PS. Don't forget to check out the offers section of our website for money off all kinds of swimming related goodies – including kit, training and holidays.

Arena Fastpack 2.1

The evolution of one of the most innovative pool bags in the arena range. Fastpack 2.1 is equipped with a 'space management system', that allows you to hang and display it with built-in carabiner hook. Its large size: 40 x 35 x 55cm (45l) with back compartment for kickboard, other training equipment or even a laptop, mesh inserts allow for ventilation and moisture control and a reinforced 'heavy duty' bottom compartment for footwear.

Also has 2 x side mesh pockets for bottles & mesh-padded back panel and straps for additional comfort, even when bottom pocket is not fully loaded.

For more information please contact Solosport Brands Ltd.

email: info@solosport.co.uk Tel: 015396 22322 Web: solosports.co.uk

>>PHOTO OF THE WEEK

SEAWEED SELFIE

Katia Vastiau surrounded by seaweed in the Scilly Isles.

Enter our Outdoor Swimmer / Selkie Reader Photo Contest to be in with a chance of having your photo featured in the magazine and winning outdoor swimming kit and apparel from Selkie Swim Co.

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>>CAMPAIGN

SPRING CLEAN YOUR FAVOURITE SWIM SPOT THIS EASTER

Join the Outdoor Swimmer Spring Clean campaign.

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>>TRAINING

HOW TO PREPARE FOR AN OPEN WATER SWIM IF YOU ONLY HAVE ACCESS TO A POOL

Stuck in the pool? Don't worry, you can still train for an open water swim without actually swimming outdoors.

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>>CLUB OF THE MONTH

#CHESTERFROSTIES

April's Club of the Month have a lovely home swim spot on the River Dee, Eccleston Ferry, near Chester.

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>>DESTINATION FOCUS

FINLAND ISLAND ADVENTURE

Wild camping and swimming – get back to nature in Finland’s Lake Päijänne.

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>>SWIM LISTINGS

OUTDOOR SWIMMING EVENT LISTINGS

Have you entered any summer swims yet? If not, check out our swim listings for some inspiration.

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>>COMPETITIONS

WIN A MONEY CAN'T BUY BEST FEST EXPERIENCE!

We have teamed up with BEST Fest, Swim Smooth and HUUB to offer the chance to win an opportunity of a lifetime worth over £1000!

• Entry into any events at BEST Fest open water swimming festival in Mallorca

• Three nights' accommodation in Colonia St Jordi

• Swim Smooth 1-to-1 Video Analysis And Stroke Correction Session” with Swim Smooth Head Coach Paul Newsome

• A HUUB Aerious 2 wetsuit worth £449.99

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WIN SWIMSUITS AND GOGGLES FROM ZOGGS!

We are giving you 10 chances to win a Zoggs Toggs swimsuit and a pair of goggles (worth over £50).

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